Offshore Drilling Supervisor in Cape Town — Lead Safety

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Retirement Fund

Offshore rotation salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Offshore Drilling Supervisor to lead offshore drilling campaigns from a strategic base. The role demands strong leadership, deep drilling engineering knowledge, and a relentless focus on safety and efficiency in offshore environments.

You will supervise drilling crews, interpret well data, maintain equipment, ensure environmental and company compliance, and coordinate with HSE, engineering, and logistics to deliver safe, on-time

Qualifications

• Senior level site leadership and team management experience
• Strong knowledge of drilling techniques, wellbore construction, and safety policies
• Ability to interpret well data and adjust drilling programs accordingly
• Excellent communication with offshore teams and onshore support
• Willingness to relocate to Cape Town or reside in Western Cape

Responsibilities

• Supervise offshore drilling operations safely and efficiently.
• Mentor and lead drilling crews, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor performance, interpret logs, and adjust drilling parameters.
• Ensure environmental compliance and safety procedures.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and operations; manage fluids, cementing, and well control.
• Coordinate with HSE, engineering, and logistics teams.
• Lead pre-spud meetings and ensure crew readiness.
• Prepare daily reports and incident reports as required.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore drilling

Well control

HSE awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

IWCF Level 4 Certification

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Offshore Drilling Supervisor to lead offshore drilling campaigns from a strategic base. The role demands strong leadership, deep drilling engineering knowledge, and a relentless focus on safety and efficiency in offshore environments.

You will supervise drilling crews, interpret well data, maintain equipment, ensure environmental and company compliance, and coordinate with HSE, engineering, and logistics to deliver safe, on-time